June 9, 2014 11:40 p.m.

Three fire starts occurred in the BLM Alaska Fire Service Tanana Zone on June 8 as a result of over 3500 lightning strikes across the Interior. The largest fire, Oldman Landing, was reported at 80 acres on the north side of the Kanuti River and burning in grass and tundra. The fire has received a significant amount of rain and was placed in monitor status.

The South Fork Bonanza Fire, 5 acres, is located near Fish Creek. The fire was 25 percent active and burning in grass and tundra with a few smokes on the perimeter. There were values at risk and the fire was placed in monitor status. Oldman Landing and South Fork Bonanza are approximately 41 miles southeast of Bettles.

The third fire is the Kindanina Lake Fire located about 19 miles south of Manley Hot Springs. Zone aerial detection reported this fire as 1 acre burning in tundra and a mix of spruce and hardwoods. The fire was creeping and backing with isolated torching, the perimeter that was 100 percent active. There was little to no precipitation in the vicinity of the fire and there were structures located several miles to the north of the fire. A load of smokejumpers responded, along with air support. The scoopers made good progress and the smokejumpers will work to secure the edge of the fire.

Categories: Active Wildland Fire